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Sapphire Princess

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Sapphire Princess

Sapphire Princess is a luxurious cruise ship designed to dazzle guests with unparalleled comfort, sophisticated elegance, and world-class service.

Guests

2,670

Gross tonnage

115,875

Length

952 ft

Inaugural Cruise

May 16, 2004

Deck plans

12

Sapphire Princess · Deck plans

Deck 16 — Sports

− + Fit

Source: Princess Cruises, captured 5 August 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.

Itinerary

1. 1

   Tokyo, Japan

   Tokyo is Japan's capital, a vast and dynamic metropolis blending centuries of tradition with contemporary energy.

2. 2

   Toba, Japan

   Toba is a coastal city in Japan's Mie Prefecture, long known as the birthplace of the country's cultured pearl industry.

3. 3

   Wakayama, Japan

   Wakayama is a port city on Japan's Kii Peninsula, known for its historic castle and its position on the country's rugged southern coastline.

4. 4

   Miyazaki (Aburatsu), Japan

   Miyazaki is a city on the southeastern coast of Kyushu, Japan, known for its subtropical climate and coastal scenery, served by the port of Aburatsu.

5. 5

   Nagasaki, Japan

   Nagasaki sits in the northwest of Kyushu, a cosmopolitan port city with a history stretching back to the early 7th century.

6. 6

   Busan, South Korea

   Busan, South Korea's second-largest city, is a major port framed by mountains, hot springs and long stretches of sandy beach.

7. 7

   Kanmon Straits, Japan

   The Kanmon Straits are the narrow waterway separating Japan's main islands of Honshu and Kyushu, linking the cities of Shimonoseki and Kitakyushu.

8. 8

   Hiroshima, Japan

   Hiroshima, rebuilt after the 1945 atomic bombing, is now a vibrant port city centred on the Peace Memorial Park, with Hiroshima Castle and the local pancake dish okonomiyaki among its features.

9. 9

   Kochi, Japan

   Kochi is a coastal city where centuries of trade left a mix of ancient mosques, synagogues and European colonial buildings, along with giant Chinese fishing nets at Fort Kochi.

10. 10

    Shimizu (for Mt. Fuji), Japan

    Shimizu is a historic Japanese port city at the foot of Mount Fuji, known for the pine-fringed Miho-no-Matsubara coastline and its rich cultural heritage.

11. 11

    Tokyo, Japan

    In the historic Asakusa district stands Sensoji, Tokyo's oldest temple, founded in 628 and rebuilt many times through the centuries.

12. 12

    At Sea

13. 13

    Kochi, Japan

    The city's Paradesi Synagogue, built four centuries ago, is the oldest in the Commonwealth of Nations, and nearby waterways lead into the tranquil backwaters near Alappuzha.

14. 14

    At Sea

15. 15

    Okinawa, Japan

    Okinawa is a subtropical island chain in southern Japan, known for its turquoise waters, coral reefs and distinct Ryukyu culture.

16. 16

    At Sea

17. 17

    Kaohsiung, Taiwan

    Kaohsiung is Taiwan's major southern port city, an industrial and cultural hub known for its busy harbour and waterfront promenades.

18. 18

    At Sea

19. 19

    Hong Kong

    Hong Kong rises as a vertical city of more than 1,200 skyscrapers, with a tram ride to Victoria Peak offering sweeping skyline views.

20. 20

    At Sea

21. 21

    Da Nang/Hue (Chan May),Vietnam

    Chan May is a port on Vietnam's central coast, lying between the coastal city of Da Nang and the historic former capital of Hue.

22. 22

    At Sea

23. 23

    Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My), Vietnam

    Ho Chi Minh City's centre features French colonial landmarks such as Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, City Hall and the Saigon Opera House.

24. 24

    At Sea

25. 25

    Singapore

    Singapore stands as the commercial hub of South East Asia, its streets reflecting a lively blend of ethnicities, traditions, and modern luxury.

    *Please note that cruise itineraries are subject to change at any time by the cruise company and are not guaranteed.*

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